Western Conference Recaps, April 16: Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis Leaves Game Against Memphis Because Of Shoulder Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers were cruising along in their first-round playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

And then the unthinkable happened. Well, maybe the expected happened.

Lakers center Anthony Davis went down with an apparent shoulder near the end of the first half. His status for the remainder of the game is unknow.

Davis had 10 points, six rebounds, five blocks, two assists and two steals before exiting. The Lakers were in control but trailed 65-59 at halftime.

Davis has long been considered among the league's most injury-prone players. When he is healthy, he is an MVP candidate. If he is unable to return, the Lakers have to rely on LeBron James.

At 38, James has 10 points, six rebounds and three assists entering the break but it may not be enough without an injured Davis.

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